The Innovator’s Mindset (The Book)

If you would have asked me years ago, if I would ever write a book, I would have never imagined it. Yet, diving into my own learning through this blog, has really helped me to try to think and go deeper into what we can do for schools and our kids.

I am truly grateful for so many people that helped and inspired me (and have shared many of them in this book), and for Dave and Shelley Burgess in helping me write a book that I am really excited for others to read. They have been remarkably supportive and I appreciate that they reached out to me. If it weren”t for the people that I have connected with through Twitter and this blog, as well as so many educators around the world, not only would I have not had ideas to share, I wouldn’t have had the the courage to share them. I am grateful to so many that have pushed my learning and helped me create something to share.

I just wanted to say thank you.

So….thank you 🙂

Below is a summary of the book:

Kids walk into schools full of wonder and questions. How you, as an educator, respond to students’ natural curiosity can help further their own exploration and shape the way they learn today and in the future. The traditional system of education requires students to hold their questions and compliantly stick to the scheduled curriculum. But our job as educators is to provide new and better opportunities for our students. It’s time to recognize that compliance doesn’t foster innovation, encourage critical thinking, or inspire creativity–and those are the skills our students need to succeed.

In The Innovator’s Mindset, George Couros encourages teachers and administrators to empower their learners to wonder, to explore–and to become forward-thinking leaders. If we want innovative students, we need innovative educators. In other words, innovation begins with you. Ultimately, innovation is not about a skill set: it’s about a mindset. The Innovator’s Mindset is for you if: You are a superintendent, district administrator, or principal who wants to empower your staff to create a culture of innovation You are a school leader – at any level – and want to help students and educators become their personal best. You are a teacher who wants to create relevant learning experiences and help students develop the skills they need to be successful. You’ll be inspired to: Connect with other innovative educators Support teachers and leaders as learners Tap into the strength of your learning community Create ongoing opportunities for innovation Seek more effective methods for measuring progress And, most importantly, embrace change and use it to do something amazing.

If you want to continue to learn with me, I have created a Facebook Page where I will continue to share news about the book, as well as articles that will continue to push learning. You can also connect through the hashtag #innovatorsmindset (on Twitter) and as well, use the guide for the book on this blog, that will hopefully further the conversation. This will allow me to learn alongside of readers. I am hoping this is the beginning of the learning, not the end, not only for the reader, but myself as well.

Thank you for all of the kind words that have been shared my way. It is greatly appreciated!

P.S. If you are interested in purchasing bulk orders (over 10) for your school or district, please do not hesitate to contact Shelley Burgess directly.

4 Comments

Congratulations on the your book, George!
So…when is your TedTalk scheduled? or did I miss it?
Great title for your book which encompasses all that you stand for and have inspired- you have changed the mindset for so many.
THANK YOU!
Carol in Kamloops

About Me

I am a learner, educator, and Innovative Teaching, Learning, and Leadership consultant. I am also the author of "The Innovator's Mindset". I believe we need to inspire our kids to follow their passions, while letting them inspire us to do the same.